Ep 458: Recruiting & Retention In The Current Market

Published: Sept. 8, 2022, 12:09 p.m.

After almost three years of constant disruption, the talent market still shows no signs of normalization. Even with rising inflation and layoffs in some parts of the economy, US and UK job openings remain at record highs.\n\nSo what are the implications for employers recruiting in times of economic instability and a cost of living crisis? How do TA teams need to think, and what are the most successful employers doing to hire and retain the talent they need?\n\nMy guest this week is Jon Wilson, CEO of Totaljobs, which is part of the Stepstone Group, one of the largest online recruitment companies in the world. This means Jon has access to a vast amount of data and insights into the current hiring market and has some valuable advice to share.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nThe current state of the market\n\nHigh job openings and fewer job seekers\n\nThe impact of high inflation\n\nHow demographic factors are driving scarcity\n\nWhy the great resignation will to continue\n\nIncreasing mobility in the workforce\n\nFlexbility and upskilling\n\nWhat are the most successful employers doing?\n\nForecasts for the next six to twelve months\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.